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Emergency communication card (aphasia/nonverbal) — printable script + fields

A printable, fill-in card to communicate during emergencies when speech is hard: key medical facts, meds, allergies, and an exact-copy emergency script

Cross-cuttingCaregiver, SurvivorIntro10 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — this card supports communication but does not replace emergency evaluation.

Get help now

If stroke symptoms are sudden, call emergency services immediately.

What you'll learn

  • Create an emergency card that can be shown without speaking
  • Include critical info: meds, anticoagulants, allergies, contacts
  • Use an exact-copy script to communicate stroke concern quickly

Card sections

  • Emergency script
  • Diagnosis + key risks
  • Medications (esp. blood thinners)
  • Allergies
  • Contacts
  • Preferred language/needs

How to use

  • Keep in wallet/phone
  • Share with caregiver
  • Update after med changes

Practice check

Check your understanding

A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.

0 of 2 answered

Question 1

1. Having a written emergency script can help when speech is difficult.

Question 2

2. One of the most important items to include is…

References

  1. NINDS: Know Stroke (symptoms + urgency) logo
  2. ASHA: Aphasia (communication support concepts) logo